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Imagine having a freshly brewed cup of coffee or chilled juice right in your bedroom each morning…without leaving your master suite. Smaller versions of the real thing, satellite kitchens add a tremendous sense of luxury to the home, not to mention convenience.

Imagine a countertop crafted from sparkling sapphires, a wall covered in exquisite black diamonds, or even a fireplace surround made of absolutely brilliant amethyst. While these applications may not be practical, affordable, or even possible, Marble and Granite, Inc. offers a product that’s the next best thing to authentic gemstones…Crystaline Stone.

Odds are, when you’re ready to start your kitchen or bath remodel, a big box store is probably the first place you think to look. It’s true they carry a wide variety of products, and they do eye-catching marketing campaigns to get you in the door. But, don’t be fooled by these stores and their “low prices.” The big box store isn’t necessarily the cheapest or best place to purchase materials for your project…especially if your project involves a natural stone countertop. Big box retailers typically offer the most basic stones, unlike this boldly patterned countertop shown below.

Your iPad (or iPhone) + Marble & Granite, Inc.’s StonePedia app = the perfect formula for finding the ideal stone for your project. Whether you’re a fabricator, kitchen and bath dealer, a homeowner with an upcoming stone project, or just someone who’s into studying stone, StonePedia can help.

The latest colors from Caesarstone  offer a look of marble so rich, you’ll wonder “Is it live, or is it Memorex?” See if you can tell the difference. Which shades below do you think are Caesarstone  and which do you think are the real thing?

If you’ve not yet been to Club 342 , you’ve got to check it out! There may be no DJ “spinning” a pulsating beat from his Mac laptop or swanky cocktails with Elderflower liquor…or maybe there will be?

Club 342  is the new private “Designers Club” in the Boston Design Center  that’s available for designers to use for work, meetings, conferences, and even special events. Designed by Marcus Gleysteen Architects   and built by Sanford Custom Builders , the club was made possible through donations by several Boston area tradesmen and furnished and accessorized through generous donations from several BDC showrooms.

Featuring a large, gently curving rear wall comprised entirely of Neolith, The Size booth at last week’s Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS)  was abuzz over this unique, versatile material.

Showcasing how Neolith is ideal for countertops, cabinets, wall coverings, flooring, facades and so much more, the company’s display demonstrated what makes this material special. A ceramic made of 100-percent clay or sand, the material is resistant to scratching, stains, heat, fire, chemicals, cold, heat and even UV rays. Neolith  is a hygienic surface that’s extremely low-maintenance and easy to clean. It also stands up to high traffic, continuing to look like new for a lifetime.